So many batteries everywhere, and so expensive and irritating to replace! The list goes on and on: laptops, Smartphones, cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, garage door openers, television remotes. Maybe we need to quit electronics and move into a cave or tent? Well, maybe not…but until then, let’s keep our batteries healthy.
Recently, I bought trickle chargers for each vehicle. I live in oh-so-dry Surprise Arizona, computer and vehicle batteries have a way of lasting only 18 months. They literally dry up. Plus the fact we have GPS, MP3 player, radar detector, short starts/short trips and what seems like dozens of power hogging incandescent lights to light the way…all spells doom for batteries. Fixed that with trickle chargers and extended warranties.
Now let’s tackle that laptop battery. If you are like me, wanting that laptop session to last as long as possible, you find the nearest outlet and power it up. Sometimes, though, you need the battery to fully cycle out and recharge. Here is my simple solution: While doing first of month duties, typically mortgage payments, I allow my laptop battery to discharge to 2%, then shut it off to allow for a full recharge. Although I am not a battery expert, it gives me peace of mind that I am actually putting the device through the paces.
I really am trying to save dollars here and there. The vehicle batteries really sting the wallet: truck, $112 motorcycle, $96 laptop (2 years ago) $75 When you start adding up all the other devices above, it wouldn’t surprise me to hear that many household spend $300-$400 on batteries alone. I want them to last as long as possible. In fact, I store extra AA, AAA, 9-volt batteries in the refrigerator to extend thier shelf life. No sure if that is the way to go, maybe I need to google that!
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